Production Superintendent - Silica Sand Processing

Summary:

Responsible for safe, efficient production and shipping operations during the 1st shift. As a key member of the plant management team, actively supports the Plant Manager and contributes to establishing and achieving operational objectives.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee all plant production and shipping activities.
• Plan, schedule, organize, and supervise crew assignments and operations.
• Direct production operations directly and in coordination with the 2nd Shift Production Supervisor.
• Participate in short- and long-term business planning to optimize plant performance.
• Lead and attend daily production meetings regarding plant running status and daily operations.
• Monitor production output and daily shipments to ensure adherence to quality standards.
• Schedule production to align with daily, weekly, and monthly sales forecasts and satisfy customer demand.
• Partner with the Purchasing Supervisor to maintain sufficient inventory of production supplies and submit requisitions for materials.
• Coordinate machinery repair and equipment maintenance schedules to ensure continuous operation.
• Recommend enhancements to production processes and maintenance techniques to improve efficiency.
• Propose operational adjustments to senior management as required to meet production quotas and standards.
• Assist in recruitment, screening, and hiring of hourly production personnel.
• Inspect work in progress and finished tasks to verify adherence to safety and quality standards.
• Prepare regular production and operational reports.
• Motivate, support, and develop hourly workforce members to achieve company objectives.
• Ensure employees receive appropriate training and instruction to perform their duties safely and effectively.
• Foster a collaborative, cross-departmental team environment.
• Understand, comply with, and enforce company policy, safety handbooks, and Injury and Illness Prevention Programs (IIPP).
• Maintain full compliance with company standards throughout the assigned shift.
• Enforce and comply with MSHA, state, and federal environmental regulations and laws.
• Conduct daily physical inspections of the plant grounds and facilities.
• Utilize the CMMS software system for tracking work orders, maintenance schedules, and project entries.
• Ensure standard operating procedures are strictly followed across all departmental processes.
• Investigate, manage, and report safety accidents, incidents, and near misses in a timely manner.
• Document and communicate employee relations issues or concerns to the Plant Manager.
• Participate in disciplinary actions and formal communications as needed.
• Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (Mining, Civil, Mechanical, Materials, or Mineral Processing) preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and related experience.
• Minimum 2 years of progressive supervisory experience, preferably within industrial mining or aggregate operations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 products and operational software; solid understanding of production workflows, shipping logistics, and sieve analysis.
• Working knowledge of the operation, maintenance, and repair of heavy mobile equipment (e.g., scrapers, loaders, dozers, forklifts).
• Strong leadership, decision-making, organizational, and prioritization skills.
• Proven team-building, problem-solving, and creative analytical abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication capabilities.
• Strong technical, mechanical, and troubleshooting aptitude.

Work Demands & Environment

• Personal protective equipment (PPE) is required daily, including hard hat, safety glasses, hearing protection, steel-toed boots, dust mask/respirator, gloves, and protective outerwear.
• Exposure to dusty, noisy plant environments and outdoor weather conditions, including extreme heat, cold, wind, and rain.
• Physical demands include standing, walking, sitting, climbing up to 8 flights of stairs or ladders, shoveling material, and working from elevated platforms.